A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2984219 Details
Epoch: 138 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2985612 epoch_slot_no: 4812 block_no: 2984079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2555 time: 2019-08-16 00:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb721047643bd78afd2c5b5d27c2577e55ceedc54899d15c3f2f95de08b557624Block Operator
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